INNOVATIVE companies developing products geared towards making a big impact in the environment, healthcare or energy sectors are being offered the chance to win free access to cutting-edge research and technology facilities near Warrington.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has launched a challenge that offers any UK company or organisation researching products and services in these sectors the chance to work at their Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) at Daresbury, for periods of up to six months, for free.
I-TAC is a unique facility offering a suite of flexible laboratories based on the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus.
Winners of the I-TAC Futures Challenge will also have access to the expertise of STFC scientists. Organisations entering simply need to show that they are working in the key areas of energy, healthcare or environment and how they would benefit from access to lab space and equipment. As part of the entry process, companies are strongly advised to visit I-TAC to see the facilities and equipment that are available, to help them prepare their application.
I-TAC manager Dr Martin Morlidge said; “Companies can benefit massively from access to I-TAC’s world class facilities. Each prizewinner will be supported by STFC staff to ensure that they get the most out of their time here. To win the competition could mean the difference between a start-up company with an idea that could help address some of society’s key challenges, to one that really can make a difference.”
Closing date for entries is November 30 and the winners will be announced on December 10. All awards will then start early next year.
More details about the competition can be found at www.itac.stfc.ac.uk/Locating+at+I-TAC/19708.aspx
INNOVATIVE companies developing products geared towards making a big
impact in the environment, healthcare or energy sectors are being
offered the chance to win free access to cutting-edge research and
technology facilities near Warrington.
Contest for hi-tech companies
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